White matte paint is undoubtedly one of the most widely used in interior design, and for good reason: its simplicity and neutral color make it a popular choice for interior surfaces such as walls and ceilings.
Neutral, it is also important to know that the matte finish is very useful for the technical benefits it can offer, particularly for ceilings or walls in poor condition.
While it is true that finishes greatly influence the appearance of the paint applied, the matte finish has a completely different advantage: simply that of hiding the irregularities of your walls and ceilings, making it a perfect alternative for renovation work.
A discreet finish for your interior
The matte finish will be the finish with the most neutral rendering possible, thus highlighting the possibility of having a sober and refined finish.
Velvet and satin finishes are known for creating a silky and somewhat shiny finish.
It is true that this is not always what is sought in terms of finish, even more so when it comes to satin shine.
We can therefore consider that the matte is appreciated for its absence of shine, offering a smooth and uniform appearance, thus absorbing more light than it will diffuse it.
In terms of ambiance, the matte finish is sought to give its interior a minimalist and modern look, thus giving the rooms in which it is applied a feeling of calm and serenity.
Essential technical advantages
The real advantage of the matte finish is its ability to hide imperfections regardless of the surface on which the paint is applied.
Indeed: whether on a piece of furniture or on your walls, the matte finish is the perfect ally for surfaces with defects (holes, cracks, roughness).
Of course, matte is not a miracle finish, but you can keep in mind that it is a finish that is preferred for renovation work, especially on damaged surfaces.
Because the light is diffused evenly, dents, scratches, holes and cracks will be less visible.
Not all matte finish paints are necessarily washable, however when choosing your matte finish white paint choose a matte paint that will be washable, a real advantage to benefit from the same washing qualities as a satin or velvet finish.
A perfect finish for ceilings!
The matte finish is systematically recommended for application to a ceiling : given the numerous advantages that matte represents, and mentioned below, it is by far the finish that meets the most criteria.
The first reason concerns the brightness reflected by a matte finish: uniformity of light is very important for diffuse brightness across the entire ceiling.
Of course, as with a wall application, the defects will be hidden by the matte finish.
Another real advantage of the matte finish: a more discreet finish. Indeed, in raking light, defects and irregularities in the surface or application stand out much more easily.
Applying matte allows you to be a little more relaxed with the application, especially for roller marks which will be much less visible than with a satin or even velvet finish.
A white finishing paint for all rooms in the house
Although we tend to recommend matte paint especially in rooms with imperfections, we confirm that it is perfectly possible to apply matte paint in conventional rooms of the house: bedroom, living room or lounge, are rooms in which matte paint will find its place.
However, the mat will be a disadvantage in humid rooms such as the kitchen or bathroom where it is not necessarily recommended.
Choosing the best possible white matte paint
It's true that matte paint has some significant advantages. Generally the least expensive finish, we offer some tips to help you take full advantage of the benefits of matte white paint.
A natural paint
From our perspective, this is clearly the key criterion when choosing paint. Choosing a natural paint guarantees you'll be applying paint with the lowest possible VOCs and will help you stay healthy over the long term.
Beyond the composition, do not hesitate to inquire about the paint's certifications and labels attesting to the paint's credibility, such as Algo paints which are European Ecolabel certified.
Take into account the different types of whites
Color charts contain more and more shades of white paint, so this is an additional criterion in addition to the choice of the applied finish.
For example, we offer more than 5 whites for painting walls, ceilings and woodwork.
While the most popular white is of course pure white , tinted whites are increasingly popular, particularly warm white and off-white, which offer a warmer dimension to interiors.
The qualitative aspects of painting
Yes, a matte finish paint can definitely be washable! We therefore strongly advise you to choose your paint carefully and choose a paint that is washable, allowing you to better understand the maintenance of the paint.
Yield is also very important: while all prices exist for paint, yield per liter can vary greatly from one brand to another.
It will always be better to have a yield of 12m² than to have a yield of only 8 or 9m²/litre
Value for money
Obviously, the higher the quality of the matte paint, the higher its price will be. However, it is important to consider all of the above factors when choosing your paint by evaluating the value for money.
Generally, it is common for the price of the matte finish to be lower than the others.
